Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing
Core
Design manufacturing stations, fixtures, and processes to scale robot production from prototype to volume manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics)
Builds
Robot production lines and manufacturing processes
Domain
Robotics / Consumer Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DFM for injection molding, die casting, CNC machining, stamping, additive manufacturing, softgoods; tooling specification and qualification; supplier selection and management; cost modeling and yield analysis; CAD (SolidWorks, OnShape) with GD&T; process transition planning
Preferred skills
EVT/DVT/PVT experience; softgoods/fabric production expertise; overseas supplier or contract manufacturer experience; process qualification (PPAP, capability studies)
Technologies
SolidWorks, OnShape
Responsibilities
Own process transitions from prototype to production; Review and redline part designs for manufacturability; Specify and qualify molds, dies, and fixtures; Select and develop vendors for various manufacturing processes; Model cost and track throughput metrics; Design fixtures to improve assembly processes; Manage bridge production during process cutovers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC